32 days in North Carolina Itinerary
Created using Inspirock North Carolina journey planner
Start: Playa del Carmen
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Raleigh
— 6 nights
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Wilmington
— 4 nights
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Manteo, Roanoke Island
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Nags Head
— 3 nights
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Blowing Rock
— 3 nights
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Asheville
— 5 nights
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Bryson City
— 4 nights
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Charlotte
— 3 nights
Fly to Cozumel, Ferry to Playa del Carmen
End: Playa del Carmen
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Raleigh — 6 nights
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City of Oaks
Venture out of the city with trips to Durham (Duke University Chapel, Sarah P. Duke Gardens, &more), Greensboro (Greensboro Science Center, International Civil Rights Center & Museum, &more) and Fayetteville (Room Escape Games & Airborne and Special Operations Museum). There's much more to do: get a new perspective on nature at North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences, admire the masterpieces at North Carolina Museum of Art, identify plant and animal life at Conservators Center, and see the interesting displays at Mebane Train Display.
To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Raleigh day trip website.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico to Raleigh is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In August in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to drive to Wilmington.
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To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Raleigh day trip website.
Playa del Carmen, Mexico to Raleigh is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In August in Raleigh, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to drive to Wilmington.
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Wilmington — 4 nights
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Wilmington: Sacred Willow Spa (in Calabash), Oak Island Beach (in Oak Island) and Sunset Beach Waterfront Park (in Sunset Beach). There's lots more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, stop by Cape Fear Spice Merchants, don't miss a visit to Riverwalk, and take a stroll through Downtown Wilmington.
To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Wilmington trip planning website.
You can drive from Raleigh to Wilmington in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can go by car to Manteo.
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To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Wilmington trip planning website.
You can drive from Raleigh to Wilmington in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Wilmington can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can go by car to Manteo.
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Manteo, Roanoke Island — 3 nights
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Step out of Manteo to go to Manns Harbor and see Alligator River National Wildlife Refuge, which is approximately 36 minutes away.
For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Manteo journey planner.
Drive from Wilmington to Manteo in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of flight and car. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Wilmington in August: highs in Manteo hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive to Nags Head.
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For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Manteo journey planner.
Drive from Wilmington to Manteo in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of flight and car. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Wilmington in August: highs in Manteo hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive to Nags Head.
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Nags Head — 3 nights
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Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nags Head: Parasailing & Paragliding (in Duck), Cape Hatteras Lighthouse (in Buxton) and Lee Robinson's General Store (in Hatteras). And it doesn't end there: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, explore the striking landscape at Jockey's Ridge State Park, visit a coastal fixture at Bodie Island Lighthouse, and browse the exhibits of Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum.
To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Nags Head online trip itinerary builder.
Nags Head is just a short distance from Manteo. In August, daytime highs in Nags Head are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Blowing Rock.
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To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Nags Head online trip itinerary builder.
Nags Head is just a short distance from Manteo. In August, daytime highs in Nags Head are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Blowing Rock.
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Blowing Rock — 3 nights
Step out of Blowing Rock to go to Newland and see Bobby McLean Memorial Park, which is approximately 36 minutes away.
To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Blowing Rock day trip tool.
You can fly from Nags Head to Blowing Rock in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Nags Head in September: high temperatures in Blowing Rock hover around 26°C and lows are around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Asheville.
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To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Blowing Rock day trip tool.
You can fly from Nags Head to Blowing Rock in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, bus, and taxi. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Nags Head in September: high temperatures in Blowing Rock hover around 26°C and lows are around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Asheville.
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Asheville — 5 nights
Land of the Sky
Change things up with these side-trips from Asheville: Zipline (in Lake Lure), DuPont State Recreational Forest (in Cedar Mountain) and Elijah Mountain Gem Mine and Goat Farm (in Hendersonville). There's lots more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, explore and take pictures at Chimney Rock at Chimney Rock State Park, let the river carry you with a rafting and tubing tour, and stop by Asheville Bee Charmer.
To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Asheville trip planner.
Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to Asheville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Blowing Rock in September: high temperatures in Asheville hover around 30°C and lows are around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bryson City.
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To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Asheville trip planner.
Traveling by car from Blowing Rock to Asheville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Blowing Rock in September: high temperatures in Asheville hover around 30°C and lows are around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Bryson City.
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Bryson City — 4 nights
Get out of town with these interesting Bryson City side-trips: Dry Falls (in Highlands), Wayah Bald Lookout Tower (in Franklin) and Mingo Falls (in Cherokee). There's still lots to do: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, contemplate the waterfront views at Santeetlah Lake, look for gifts at Unique Gift Outlet, and examine the collection at Oconaluftee Indian Village.
To find maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Bryson City trip planning website.
Getting from Asheville to Bryson City by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Charlotte.
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To find maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read Bryson City trip planning website.
Getting from Asheville to Bryson City by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Charlotte.
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Charlotte — 3 nights
The Queen City
Venture out of the city with trips to Old Salem Museums & Gardens (in Winston Salem) and Dennis Vineyards Winery (in Albemarle). The adventure continues: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, examine the collection at NASCAR Hall of Fame, find something for the whole family at Carowinds, and stroll around Freedom Park.
For maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Charlotte trip planner.
You can fly from Bryson City to Charlotte in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryson City in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 20°C in Charlotte. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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For maps, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Charlotte trip planner.
You can fly from Bryson City to Charlotte in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and bus. Traveling from Bryson City in September, expect a bit warmer with lows of 20°C in Charlotte. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel back home.
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North Carolina travel guide
The Tar Heel State
A top destination for a holiday in nature, North Carolina provides a seemingly endless variety of outdoor activities, including hiking, mountain climbing, and skiing. While the state's rural regions offer a taste of traditional Appalachian music and culture, its increasingly diverse big cities feature modern skyscrapers, renowned museums, and historical neighborhoods perfect for sightseeing tours. The coastal region, famous for its year-round temperate climate, attracts millions of annual visitors, making North Carolina the sixth most-visited state in the country. Though it's hard to find a quiet time of year in coastal North Carolina, the state's inland areas retain many secluded corners where you can experience the laid-back Old South atmosphere.
